USPI Hill Country Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking a motivated PreOp/PACU/Circulator to join our team. We have 1 OR room and 3 Procedure rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Gastroenterology. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day.

Pre-operative Duties

• Assess the status of patients’ health in pre-op and ensure accuracy of identification wristband

• Ensure that operative and informed consents are in order

• Determine the surgeon and procedure being carried out

• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure

• Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staff

Post-operative Duties

• Assess patients’ condition after a surgery has been performed

• Ensure that all vitals are within normal range

• Log all findings in patients’ files

• Answer patients’ questions and ensure that they are kept comfortable

• Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor

• Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications

• Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies

OR Circulating Duties

• Assisting with equipment

• Serving as a patient advocate and ensuring patient safety at all times

• Assisting with positioning the patient

• Monitoring the patient's condition throughout the entire surgical process and acting quickly to respond to any changes

• Maintaining the sterile field at all times

• Exhibiting skillful clinical judgment and assessment skills

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Required Skills

Qualifications:

• Current Texas Nursing License

• Current CPR, ACLS, and BLS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Minimum 2-year experience in a hospital setting or ASC setting

• Any perioperative setting is appreciated, but not all areas required as we cross train

Required Experience